Paper Dolls in the Style of Mucha


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Inspired by the voluptuous style of Art Nouveau master Alfonse Mucha, this collection features two paper dolls and 28 gowns, including costumes from Sarah Bernhardt productions of Salomé and Hamlet.




Art Deco Paper Dolls


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Talented artist Norma-Lu Meehan presents a special collection of paper dolls depicting the influence of the Art Deco movement on fashion of the '20s and '30s. Three sophisticated Deco dolls model 25 outfits exemplifying the revolutionary cultural change that gave fashion a streamlined, modern vision. Designers such as Coco Chanel, Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet and Erte were inspired by modern artists to create artistic apparel. Norma-Lu's superlative skill for meticulous rendering of textiles, beadwork and embroidery makes her new Art Deco paper doll book an historic treasure featuring authentic vintage styles from the Decorative Arts Museum in South Bend, Indiana.




Art Deco Fashions Paper Dolls


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Introduced on a grand scale at the 1925 Paris International Exposition, the new Art Deco style expressed modernity and new technologies that were changing the world. In the realm of fashion, it was the new "chic," representing glamour, luxury, and a sleek style. Tom Tierney captures fashion highlights from that period in this spectacular paper doll review. Two dolls and 28 costumes focus on an array of dramatic creations by outstanding designers of the early twentieth century. Included are a fur-trimmed cloak with an abstract modern design by Paul Poiret; a tightly pleated and richly colored gown by Mariano Fortuny; Helen Dryden’s day dress in stark zebra stripes; a daring, two-piece knit swimsuit, featuring a bare midriff; as well as dramatic designs by Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Coco Chanel, and other noted designers. An additional page features hats of the period — everything from an exotic Poiret turban to Schiaparelli's novel "shoe" hat. An exciting display of elegant style and cool sophistication, this collection will not only delight paper doll fans but will also thrill collectors and devotees of Art Deco.




'70s Retro Deco Paper Dolls


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Turn back the clock to the 1970s, to a brief, beautiful period in fashion history when nostalgia ruled London fashion. Popular paper doll artist Brenda Sneathen Mattox captures this look just as it was worn by two typical London dolly birds. A cheeky dialogue accompanies the outfits for Felicity Greenwood, production assistant on the British TV show, Top of the Pops, and Polly Morgan, department manager at London's trendiest store, Biba. The super-trendy pair chat about their lives and love of fashion as they shop and try-on 16 nostalgic looks inspired by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco revival of the 1970s. Includes essay by acclaimed trend forecaster and fashion expert David Wolfe and cheeky dialogue by Prof. Amanda Hallay.




Color, Cut, Dress Up 1910s Paper Dolls Coloring Book, Dollys and Friends Originals


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Meet Dolly, Polly, Holly, Lolly, Jolly and Molly, new fashion paper dolls Dollys and Friends. You can begin creating your collection of paper dolls with this book which has 3 paper dolls and more than 35 outfits. With this coloring book you get to decide on the color of their outfits, and create unique wardrobe pieces. If you like the coloring book version you may also like their full colored paper dolls collections. Paper doll lovers and coloring enthusiasts of all ages will find hours of entertainment with more than 35 pieces of vintage style outfits. If you want your creations to last longer; color the outfit pages and then glue them to card stock before cutting. This book includes an extra copy of each of the outfits, so you can try different colors and combinations, or have a back-up in case of an error you made. Please be aware that these paper dolls require careful hand cutting. For adults, paper dolls may be a gateway to childhood memories but they also make great gifts for children. Younger children may need the help to cut these dolls out since the dolls and clothes are not perforated. However, this is a nice opportunity for fun family time. Paper dolls can bring adults and children together, and collections of paper dolls have always passed down to younger generations. New generations can learn a lot while playing with paper dolls. In a digital era where dress up games allow us to change clothes on paper dolls by only touching a screen, cutting these dolls the traditional way is a great help for developing motor skills. Playing together also helps to develop communication and cooperation between friends and family. Playing games goes hand in hand with storytelling, role-playing and fantasy so everyone can treasure the time spent playing with these paper dolls as memories full of creativity and imagination. Paper dolls have a long history, and although inspired by antique and vintage paper dolls, Dollys and Friends are modern fashion dolls. Still, most of their wardrobe pieces are vintage fashions or period costumes. While these clothes are created after research, each outfit may not be authentic for that time period. Although there are many costumes and designer fashions for vintage themed books, it is still best to describe them as inspired by historical periods but not exact period costumes. Especially undergarments are more modern for the dolls to be used with different wardrobe choices. Every new outfit from Dollys and Friends Originals Books you will get will be wearable by these Original Dollys. Collecting these paper dolls and sharing them with children can also make fashion and history become one of their passions.




Dolls of the Art Deco Era, 1910-1940


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Rediscover old sentimental favourite dolls from the Art Deco era with doll maker Susanna Oroyan. Filled with full colour illustrations, this book presents a gallery of creative inspiration for collectors, crafters and all doll lovers.




Betty Bonnet Paper Dolls in Full Color


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This popular pre-World War I series from the Ladies Home Journal will delight collectors and children alike with charming figures and delicately rendered costumes and accessories. Includes coats, dresses, bonnets, dolls, and other toys from 1915-1918; all authentic. 32 dolls. 16 plates in full color.




The Jumeau Doll


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Pictorial history of famous French doll (with 60 photos) plus 32 pages in full color of 19th-century dolls in original fashions.




Sarah


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Everything about Sarah Bernhardt is fascinating, from her obscure birth to her glorious career--redefining the very nature of her art--to her amazing (and highly public) romantic life, to her indomitable spirit. Well into her seventies, after the amputation of her leg, she was performing under bombardment for soldiers during World War I and toured America for the ninth time. Though the Bernhardt literature is vast, this is the first English-language biography to appear in decades, tracking the trajectory through which an illegitimate--and scandalous--daughter of a Jewish courtesan transformed herself into the most famous actress who ever lived, and into a national icon, a symbol of France.--From publisher description.